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The Saint in London

  • 19391939
  • AA
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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George Sanders and Sally Gray in The Saint in London (1939)
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The Saint returns to London and with the help of an American pickpocket and a beautiful adventuress breaks a counterfeiting ring.The Saint returns to London and with the help of an American pickpocket and a beautiful adventuress breaks a counterfeiting ring.The Saint returns to London and with the help of an American pickpocket and a beautiful adventuress breaks a counterfeiting ring.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
834
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Paddy Carstairs
  • Writers
    • Lynn Root
    • Frank Fenton
    • Leslie Charteris
  • Stars
    • George Sanders
    • Sally Gray
    • David Burns
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Paddy Carstairs
  • Writers
    • Lynn Root
    • Frank Fenton
    • Leslie Charteris
  • Stars
    • George Sanders
    • Sally Gray
    • David Burns
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    • 24User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    George Sanders and Sally Gray in The Saint in London (1939)
    George Sanders in The Saint in London (1939)
    George Sanders, Sally Gray, Carl Jaffe, and Ralph Truman in The Saint in London (1939)
    The Saint in London (1939)

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    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Simon Templaras Simon Templar…
    Sally Gray
    Sally Gray
    • Penny Parkeras Penny Parker
    David Burns
    David Burns
    • Duganas Dugan
    Gordon McLeod
    • Inspector Claud Tealas Inspector Claud Teal
    Henry Oscar
    Henry Oscar
    • Bruno Langas Bruno Lang
    Athene Seyler
    Athene Seyler
    • Mrs. Buckleyas Mrs. Buckley
    John Abbott
    John Abbott
    • Count Stephen Dunias Count Stephen Duni
    Ralph Truman
    Ralph Truman
    • Kussellaas Kussella
    Charles Carson
    Charles Carson
    • Mr. Morganas Mr. Morgan
    Carl Jaffe
    Carl Jaffe
    • Stengleras Stengler
    Norah Howard
    Norah Howard
    • Mrs. Morganas Mrs. Morgan
    Ballard Berkeley
    Ballard Berkeley
    • Sir Richard Blakeas Sir Richard Blake
    Charles Paton
    Charles Paton
    • Tobacco Shop Proprietoras Tobacco Shop Proprietor
    Jack Mandeville
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh McDermott
    Hugh McDermott
    • Tim - Kussella's Chauffeuras Tim - Kussella's Chauffeur
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Oliver
    Charles Oliver
    • Dr. Jim - Templar's Friendas Dr. Jim - Templar's Friend
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Williams
    • Detective Wilkins - Teal's Assistantas Detective Wilkins - Teal's Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    Ian Wilson
    Ian Wilson
      • Director
        • John Paddy Carstairs
      • Writers
        • Lynn Root(screen play)
        • Frank Fenton(screen play)
        • Leslie Charteris(story "The Million Pound Day")
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      Storyline

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      The Saint, newly back in London, is tipped by a friend in the Secret Service to a mystery involving one Bruno Lang, seemingly a Society card-sharp, but really involved in a plot to print and pass a million pounds worth of foreign currency. Also involved are various sinister characters; innocent victim Count Duni; the Saint's attractive admirer Penny Parker; and his old nemesis Inspector Teal. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
      shot in the backman hits a womanman punches a womanman wears a tuxedoex convict95 more
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        • ANOTHER of the FAMOUS LESLIE CHARTERIS' STORIES REACHES THE SCREEN!..."The Saint"-Fiction's Favorite Fighting Man of Mystery in an action thrill-packed adventure (Print Ad-Philadelphia Inquirer, ((Philadelphia, Penna.)) 14 July 1939)
      • Genres
        • Action
        • Comedy
        • Crime
        • Drama
        • Mystery
        • Romance
      • Certificate
        • A
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      • Trivia
        John Paddy Carstairs also directed for the Roger Moore 1960's TV series, which he helped get off the ground. Saint creator Leslie Charteris dedicated his 1963 book "The Saint in the Sun" to the director.
      • Goofs
        When the Saint surreptitiously enters the Lang estate he is carrying a flashlight. While rifling through the safe, it is obvious that the light beam doesn't match the movement of the flashlight in his hand.
      • Quotes

        Bruno Lang: You know, Templar, if a man lives long enough, he's sure to run up against someone smarter than himself. In some professions he doesn't live much longer than that.

        Simon Templar: Your modesty overwhelms me, Mr. Lang.

      • Connections
        Followed by The Saint's Double Trouble (1940)

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      A predictable but still enjoyable movie, finding the needed light touch.
      Though the plot of "The Saint in London" does lack the elements of a true mystery, the players find the right sense of whimsy needed for this sort of light caper movie. The interplay between Sanders as Simon Templar and Sally Gray as his new-found female helper reminds me a little of the wonderful back-and-forth between John Steed and Emma Peel in the original Avengers series. This movie won't keep you on the edge of your seat, but it might cause you to sit back in the chair and just enjoy yourself for a while.
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      • Apr 13, 2001

      Details

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      • Release date
        • June 29, 1939 (United Kingdom)
      • Country of origin
        • United Kingdom
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • El Santo en Londres
      • Filming locations
        • Rock Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
      • Production company
        • RKO Radio Pictures
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 17 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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